Last week we discussed the role that demonic possession plays in mental health and physical sickness. There is a lot of reticence and misunderstanding about demons. In fact, 86% of Americans believe in “God” but only 70% believe in Satan. If we are to be true to the word of Scripture we cannot believe in YHWH and then deny His explicit statements about Satan and demons.
There is a lot of confusion between angels, fallen angels and demons. This week’s message “Demons” compares the characteristics of angels and demons revealed to us in the Bible. Angels can manifest among us to be seen by one, some or all of the people. They can talk with us, touch us and eat with us. They can reveal themselves as mighty beings from YHWH or as regular people giving us no clue who they really are.
Demons cannot manifest themselves in the flesh. The only way they can interact with this physical creation is through the possession of another being, human or animal. The one who is possessed can have supernatural powers while under the influence of the demon. But when the demon is cast out, or the being dies the demon must find another host or it will be condemned to the abyss, until the time of final judgement.
The Hollywood image of these horrific all powerful beings destroying humanity with impunity is seriously inaccurate. Demons can invoke human beings to kill and destroy other human beings, but they themselves have no power to directly interact in this physical domain. Also, demons and Satan himself have no power or authority over us if we obey the scriptures and allow YHWH to work in us through the manifestation of the Set Apart Spirit.
We are clearly told that our warfare is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers and the forces of darkness. YHWH gives us clear instruction how we are to prepare for this spiritual battle. He also tells us Satan will flee from us when we resist him. Brethren, we have no need to fear Satan or his demons. We have been given the power and authority to cast them out and condemn them to the abyss. We just need to allow YHWH to work through us.
As an aside, this message also answers the question, “If God is so loving, why does he allow so much pain and suffering in the world?”.
Please watch the whole message “Demons” to get answers to all the questions raised here. If you have any questions about this message or would like to suggest other subjects for future messages, please feel free to contact me because I am always pleased to explore new study areas for these messages.
In next week’s message we’ll study the topic if “Hubris”.